Question

The maximum probability of finding an electron in the $d_{xy}$ orbital is :

• A. along the x-axis
• B. along the y-axis
• C. at an angle of ${45}^{\circ }$ from the x and y axis
• D. at an angle of ${90}^{\circ }$ from the x and y axis

Answer 1

The correct option is C at an angle of ${45}^{\circ }$ from the x and y axis

The maximum probability of finding an electron in the $d_{xy}$ orbital is at an angle of ${45}^{\circ }$ from the x and y axis.